E91 Straight Six Bearding
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Swervin_Mervin said:
I got lost just trying to figure out what leads I needed and whether I needed an ancient laptop to run it on!
I bought the lot off ebay, installed it on an old toughbook that runs my other diagnostic system. Bloody things was useless, just the wrong age for the software to load but not new enough for the updated software required to run the b
d stuff!Thankfully the Autocon I have works for most of the things I need, just not the Carly style playing with lights etc.
helix402 said:
ISTA runs on Windows. Runs on the latest stuff, no need for ancient XP.
Does it give as much diagnostics access as INPA? From what Zippy's posted before I was under the impression you can monitor issues before they're actually logged on INPA. If it can do that then I might well take a look into it, as it would enable a more forensic review of the power-cutout issues I've had in the past. ISTA and INPA will both by able to scan for your proper shadow codes, which give you tell tale signs before something more serious that would trigger the actual CEL on your dash.
I understand Carly will do similar from a diagnostics and simple programming point of view with a very easy user interface.
I understand Carly will do similar from a diagnostics and simple programming point of view with a very easy user interface.
INPA seems to have more live data than ISTA.
ISTA is more for your BMW master techs who basically can click next and be told what needs to be fixed. Some of it even says things like "if customer hasn't noticed, no need to tell them". It's fine for out of the box faults (pretty much like master techs) but for anything vaguely in depth it's less useful, bordering on a waste of time (bit like master techs) IME.
INPA on the other end of the spectrum is proper live diagnostics with very little hand holding.
ISTA is more for your BMW master techs who basically can click next and be told what needs to be fixed. Some of it even says things like "if customer hasn't noticed, no need to tell them". It's fine for out of the box faults (pretty much like master techs) but for anything vaguely in depth it's less useful, bordering on a waste of time (bit like master techs) IME.
INPA on the other end of the spectrum is proper live diagnostics with very little hand holding.
Hi guys,
Our 325i has started making a fairly loud knocking/pulsing noise when the steering is on full lock (whether stationery or not). Literally it only does it on full lock (i.e. when reverse parking). As soon as you touch the steering wheel to move it away from full lock, its fine.
MOT is due in a couple of weeks. More wallet rapeage, or perhaps something fairly simple?
Cheers!
Our 325i has started making a fairly loud knocking/pulsing noise when the steering is on full lock (whether stationery or not). Literally it only does it on full lock (i.e. when reverse parking). As soon as you touch the steering wheel to move it away from full lock, its fine.
MOT is due in a couple of weeks. More wallet rapeage, or perhaps something fairly simple?
Cheers!
stevesuk said:
Hi guys,
Our 325i has started making a fairly loud knocking/pulsing noise when the steering is on full lock (whether stationery or not). Literally it only does it on full lock (i.e. when reverse parking). As soon as you touch the steering wheel to move it away from full lock, its fine.
That sounds power steering related and on full lock the system will be working the hardest. Especially so if it's Stationary. Er, don't know much about that to be honest...Our 325i has started making a fairly loud knocking/pulsing noise when the steering is on full lock (whether stationery or not). Literally it only does it on full lock (i.e. when reverse parking). As soon as you touch the steering wheel to move it away from full lock, its fine.
Busy couple of weekends for me. Full Oil change, new oil filter, new air filter, new microfilter, changed the gaskets and cleaned up the oil filter housing and oil cooler as they'd started leaking and I had the parts.
Then also new tyres on the front (managed 22.5k miles on a set of Michelin Pilot Sport 4's, with a known seized track rod end causing toe to be a bit off - so the matching wear pattern) - gone for some Vred Ultrac Vorti's this time (I have the Vred Ultrac Sessanta's on the rear, and I really like them, but they didn't make the Sessanta's in my front tyre size)
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Changed the track rod and track rode ends, and the gaitors (FYI - the boot clips that come with the ECP Lemforder boots were a pig to fit, so I ended up reusing the Original BMW ones!).
Got the blower motor recall on Monday AM, and then got the car aligned Monday Afternoon at my favourite Lotus specialists. The car is now an absolute weapon with the birds suspension and everything aligned and working properly - the rate of progress I can make now is a bit stupid really! Changing the track rod ends seems to have also removed the brake judder I was starting to get under heavy braking - so that's a bonus!
Even gave it a wash and wax on Sunday, scrubs up well for 206k miles, and the water beading looks good in the miserable weather that is now passing over! Happy bunny and off to the Lake District on Friday in it.
May quote this post later and add a couple of photos.
stevesuk said:
Hi guys,
Our 325i has started making a fairly loud knocking/pulsing noise when the steering is on full lock (whether stationery or not). Literally it only does it on full lock (i.e. when reverse parking). As soon as you touch the steering wheel to move it away from full lock, its fine.
MOT is due in a couple of weeks. More wallet rapeage, or perhaps something fairly simple?
Cheers!
Have you checked the fluid level?Our 325i has started making a fairly loud knocking/pulsing noise when the steering is on full lock (whether stationery or not). Literally it only does it on full lock (i.e. when reverse parking). As soon as you touch the steering wheel to move it away from full lock, its fine.
MOT is due in a couple of weeks. More wallet rapeage, or perhaps something fairly simple?
Cheers!
ferrisbueller said:
stevesuk said:
Hi guys,
Our 325i has started making a fairly loud knocking/pulsing noise when the steering is on full lock (whether stationery or not). Literally it only does it on full lock (i.e. when reverse parking). As soon as you touch the steering wheel to move it away from full lock, its fine.
MOT is due in a couple of weeks. More wallet rapeage, or perhaps something fairly simple?
Cheers!
Have you checked the fluid level?Our 325i has started making a fairly loud knocking/pulsing noise when the steering is on full lock (whether stationery or not). Literally it only does it on full lock (i.e. when reverse parking). As soon as you touch the steering wheel to move it away from full lock, its fine.
MOT is due in a couple of weeks. More wallet rapeage, or perhaps something fairly simple?
Cheers!
I had a split hydraulic pipe on my E46 and it made a horrendous noise as soon as I turned the steering wheel! Bought a litre of fluid and had to top it up every 10 miles or so until I could get it to my regular garage. Maybe EPAS has it's upsides after all...….!
Just popped into BMW Ipswich to pick up the little rubber stopper thing that the airbox rests on, rather than the cross member. Coz if it's missing, the airbox will just rub and rub the cross member...I have no idea why it was missing!
Anyway, whilst I was there, spotted an LCI E91 335i M sport with manual box - and it even had a sticker inside it telling people not to wash it! Think that's the first one I've seen in the wild actually.
Anyway, whilst I was there, spotted an LCI E91 335i M sport with manual box - and it even had a sticker inside it telling people not to wash it! Think that's the first one I've seen in the wild actually.
zippyonline said:
Just popped into BMW Ipswich to pick up the little rubber stopper thing that the airbox rests on, rather than the cross member. Coz if it's missing, the airbox will just rub and rub the cross member...I have no idea why it was missing!
Anyway, whilst I was there, spotted an LCI E91 335i M sport with manual box - and it even had a sticker inside it telling people not to wash it! Think that's the first one I've seen in the wild actually.
What colour was it? There was a black one for sale on here recently and I was sorely tempted. Only reason I didn’t enquire was that it would be our family car and Mrs Survivalist only wants to drive an auto. Also, I’ve vowed not to buy another black car as I’m so rubbish at keeping them clean. Anyway, whilst I was there, spotted an LCI E91 335i M sport with manual box - and it even had a sticker inside it telling people not to wash it! Think that's the first one I've seen in the wild actually.
ferrisbueller said:
Those who have fitted upgraded dampers etc, what damper and spring combos have you gone for?
Birds B3 springs and dampers - I like them. I've driven SE, M Sport and the Efficient dynamics setup (which whilst I don't know if the Ed is different, driving it over a local road I know, it's the only car I've drive that scraped it's belly!). I'd say the SE is maybe slightly more comfy for leisure stuff, but the Birds setup isn't harsh, handles well, I don't cringe over potholes (well certainly cringe less than many cars) and is properly good when pressing on. The car did come with them though!Longer term I'd like to fit the LSD and matched ARB's...
survivalist said:
zippyonline said:
Just popped into BMW Ipswich to pick up the little rubber stopper thing that the airbox rests on, rather than the cross member. Coz if it's missing, the airbox will just rub and rub the cross member...I have no idea why it was missing!
Anyway, whilst I was there, spotted an LCI E91 335i M sport with manual box - and it even had a sticker inside it telling people not to wash it! Think that's the first one I've seen in the wild actually.
What colour was it? There was a black one for sale on here recently and I was sorely tempted. Only reason I didn’t enquire was that it would be our family car and Mrs Survivalist only wants to drive an auto. Also, I’ve vowed not to buy another black car as I’m so rubbish at keeping them clean. Anyway, whilst I was there, spotted an LCI E91 335i M sport with manual box - and it even had a sticker inside it telling people not to wash it! Think that's the first one I've seen in the wild actually.
Mr Tidy said:
ferrisbueller said:
Have you checked the fluid level?
Definitely check the level, top up if required and keep an eye on it. I had a split hydraulic pipe on my E46 and it made a horrendous noise as soon as I turned the steering wheel! Bought a litre of fluid and had to top it up every 10 miles or so until I could get it to my regular garage. Maybe EPAS has it's upsides after all...….!
Anyway, MOT pass today with no advisories - which is always reason to celebrate with a 13 year old car
stevesuk said:
Mr Tidy said:
ferrisbueller said:
Have you checked the fluid level?
Definitely check the level, top up if required and keep an eye on it. I had a split hydraulic pipe on my E46 and it made a horrendous noise as soon as I turned the steering wheel! Bought a litre of fluid and had to top it up every 10 miles or so until I could get it to my regular garage. Maybe EPAS has it's upsides after all...….!
Anyway, MOT pass today with no advisories - which is always reason to celebrate with a 13 year old car
Mike335i said:
Mine is the same come to think of it, noisy on full lock only. I assumed it was normal or at least nothing to worry about. It hasn't changed in 2 1/2 years anyway.
We've now managed 100k miles in 13 years on the original suspension components (apart from the rear shocks, which started leaking) - so I did wonder if the louder than before noise on full lock might be because a rubber bush has a slight amount of play in it - which isn't apparent until the steering rack reaches it's limits. Anyway, I'll check the fluid levels later, and just try to avoid using full lock Gassing Station | BMW General | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff